Northumberland-company Victory Signs has bought the UK’s first JFX500-2131. The sign and display producer bought the 2.1 x 3.1m UV flatbed printer from Mimaki via Your Print Specialists (YPS).
"We've been a Mimaki house for some time, and already own a 1.6m CJV30-160 and a UJF-3042," said Neil Wood, manager of family-run Victory Signs. "Investing in the JFX500-2131 means we can keep production of larger display boards in house, and the ability to print direct to the media avoids transfer and other multiple-stage processes that can introduce liabilities. It's a real step up for our business, and for what we'll be able to do for our customers.
"As we transfer existing work to the JFX500-2131 and put it through its paces, we're also assessing all the new revenue areas it can take us into," Wood added. "We're certain that we'll be able to provide a high-quality trade service for other local companies, but beyond that the possibilities are very exciting.”